Are you BIM readY?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) attempts
to standardise the creation and exchange of
information to make the design, construction
and operational management of a facility or
infrastructure asset more efficient.
It is important to note that BIM is not just about
buildings, but in its wildest context is being applied
to facility, building, road, railway, and infrastructure
projects. It is also now very much impacting
organisations throughout the supply chain including
manufacturers, fabricators and interior designers.
For many facilities, more information will be
created during the operational phase than will
be created during the design and construction
phases. Structuring data at the outset and quality
controlling it through all phases of a project will
bring tremendous benefits. BIM is often wrongly
associated with just graphical (often 3D models)
information. This is only partly true. All forms
of correspondence form part of the model:
specifications, risk registers, manufacturers
technical information, preventative maintenance
schedules could all form part of the BIM for
example.
UK Government has defined a minimum
requirement for Level 3 BIM by 2016. Making
the right choices to begin your BIM journey and
maximise the return on your investment is critical.
Man and Machine offer a variety of solutions and
services to help you understand the impact of
BIM and the market opportunity that it presents
throughout the supply chain. The solutions and
services include BIM-based products, modelling and
measurement solutions, BIM deployment programs,
training and consultancy.
Contact us today for more information, call 01844 263700 or visit
www.manandmachine.co.uk/BIM.